Overview
ETE Novo Horizonte SP serves approximately 33,467 people in Novo Horizonte, São Paulo, Brazil. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
ETE Novo Horizonte SP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Novo Horizonte, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 33,467, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards. The plant is situated along Rodovia Deputado Leônidas Pacheco Ferreira, in the interior region of São Paulo state. Brazil's wastewater treatment framework, governed by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies, requires appropriate treatment for urban wastewater. For plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000, secondary treatment is typically expected to reduce organic load and protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume unit, though operational details are managed by the local utility. The treated effluent from ETE Novo Horizonte SP is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Tietê River basin, a major tributary of the Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture and urban use downstream. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast but inland means its discharge ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Paraná and Río de la Plata systems, contributing to regional water quality management.
Environmental context
The plant's effluent enters local streams that flow into the Tietê River, a key waterway in São Paulo state. The Tietê River drains into the Paraná River, which forms part of the La Plata Basin, one of South America's largest watersheds. This basin supports rich biodiversity, including migratory fish species, and provides water for millions of people. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Novo Horizonte SP is located in Novo Horizonte, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, along Rodovia Deputado Leônidas Pacheco Ferreira.
The plant serves approximately 33,467 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Tietê River basin, part of the larger Paraná River system, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from São Paulo's environmental agency (CETESB), which set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, to meet discharge standards for inland water bodies.
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